A classmate serving in the role of Asa Turner Chair represents each class beginning with their 34th reunion year. The primary purpose of the Asa Turner Associates is to enhance the visibility of the planned giving program. The associate may have many opportunities to interact with classmates on behalf of the college, but the main obligation is to send an annual mailing to their class emphasizing an aspect of planned gifts available at Grinnell. The mailing is initiated and implemented by the planned giving staff on topics ranging from bequests to gifts with retained life income.

The Asa Turner Chair enhances the visibility of the Grinnell College planned giving program, which raises funds for the College through bequests and gifts with retained income. For class prior to 1973, the ATC writes classmates to explain planned giving opportunities at Grinnell and/or some aspect of planned giving. As part of the class committee, the ATC attends VOlunteer Weekend and takes a leading role in planning and promoting reunion activities for his or her class.

The Asa Turner Chair is invited to attend a volunteer conference on campus for training and interaction with other class volunteers. The associate also represents their class along with other class volunteers in planning reunion activities and other special class events. For more information or if you are interested in being considered for this volunteer role, please contact:

Sandy Durbala
Assistant Director of Planned Giving and Donor Relations
Office of College and Alumni Relations
733 Broad Street
Grinnell, IA 50112-1690
641-269-4514
866-850-1846
641-269-3222(FAX)